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"What is this?" Orochimaru asked in horror, his voice trembling slightly.
"Dust Release," Nara Shintaku calmly stated the name of the technique.
Swish!
As soon as the words left his mouth, the white light in his hand shot out. It crushed everything in its path, disintegrating all matter into dust. In an instant, a deep crater several dozen meters wide appeared on the ground. The edges of the crater were unnervingly smooth, like polished glass.
"…" Orochimaru was left speechless, unable to utter a word. Drops of cold sweat formed on his forehead.
"It's Dust Release…" Orochimaru finally managed to take a deep breath, looking at Nara Shintaku in disbelief. "In this state of spiritual transformation, you've developed Dust Release!"
"This kind of 'freedom' is terrifying! No wonder you said you know more about the Spirit Transformation Technique than the Second Hokage, who developed it!"
Nara Shintaku smiled without replying, ending the Spirit Transformation technique. He returned to his physical body.
"I'm envious of what I've just witnessed, and I want to learn it!" Orochimaru couldn't help but lick his lips.
"Learn it," Nara Shintaku smiled. "Only by mastering this technique and achieving extreme freedom will you be able to keep up with me. Otherwise, with your current research speed, it may take you ten years to fully understand the Curse Mark technique—let alone the next step towards your exclusive form of immortality."
Hearing this, Orochimaru's eyes gleamed with interest. These words struck a chord with him. Though the Curse Mark was a feasible path, it was long and arduous. From the Curse Mark to exclusive immortalization could take him at least ten to twenty years. During that time, Nara Shintaku would continue to progress, leaving Orochimaru far behind.
"Moreover, my next research topic is closely linked to the Spirit Transformation Technique," Nara Shintaku continued.
It was a simple statement, but it weighed heavily on Orochimaru's mind.
"A close relationship?" Orochimaru asked, his eyes burning with curiosity.
"Yes," Nara Shintaku nodded. "Just like the connection between the Blood Armor Technique and my exclusive Sage Mode."
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru hesitated no longer. He nodded firmly, "Alright, I'll learn it! Count me in!"
"Come find me once you've mastered it," Nara Shintaku smiled, taking out a scroll he had prepared beforehand and handing it to Orochimaru.
Orochimaru accepted it, smiling helplessly. Was everything going exactly as Nara Shintaku had planned?
"Come on, Master Orochimaru," Nara Shintaku smiled, turning to leave.
Orochimaru tucked the scroll away, exhaled, and headed off in the opposite direction.
The two of them went their separate ways, returning to their respective homes.
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Nara Clan Compound.
At Nara Shintaku's residence, he activated a barrier to ensure privacy and then opened his system panel.
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[Current Template: Mayuri Kurotsuchi!]
[Development Progress: 30%!]
[Developed Techniques: Blood Armor Technique (Dynamic and Static Blood Armor), Flying Sickle Kick Technique, Exclusive Sage Mode, Yin-Yang Release: Ghost Path, Soul Activation: Ascension Technique, Five Elements Release (…), Yin-Yang Book…]
[Ding!]
[Congratulations! You have obtained the 30% milestone reward—Zanpakutō!]
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"Zanpakutō…" Nara Shintaku's mouth twitched slightly.
This time, the reward left him somewhat speechless. He hadn't received an actual Zanpakutō but rather information about *Asauchi*.
*Asauchi* was the prototype for the Zanpakutō. A Shinigami would infuse it with their thoughts, desires, emotions, and spiritual essence over time, transforming it into a true Zanpakutō, unique to them, with both *Shikai* and *Bankai* abilities.
"It's going to be a bit challenging to recreate a Zanpakutō in the Naruto world," Nara Shintaku mused, stroking his chin in thought.
"To create an *Asauchi*, resources are limited…"
"I wonder if Konoha's reserves are sufficient? If not, I might have to wait for the war to start and pillage materials from other villages..."
Closing the system panel, Nara Shintaku pulled out a blank requisition form and began filling it out to request materials from the village: *chakra-conducting metal*.
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A few days later, Orochimaru appeared at Nara Shintaku's house.
"Chakra-conducting metal?" Orochimaru blinked in surprise. "Why do you need chakra metal to study ninjutsu?"
"You'll understand once you read this." Nara Shintaku handed him another scroll detailing his research concept.
Orochimaru accepted it and read through the contents.
As he absorbed the information, his initial confusion gave way to excitement and understanding.
"Chakra-conducting metal can channel chakra with almost no loss. Based on this principle, it's possible to temporarily impart certain properties to the metal," the scroll explained.
"The Seven Ninja Swords of the Hidden Mist were created using a similar method."
"By infusing chakra into the metal for a prolonged period and altering its form using Yin-Yang Release techniques, along with subconsciously transmitting emotions, willpower, and spiritual intent…"
"This piece of chakra metal could potentially transform into a special soul-bound weapon."
*Boom!*
Orochimaru's mind was blown. His pulse raced, and his body surged with energy, his face flushed with excitement.
"I've said it before, and I'll say it again…" Orochimaru looked at Nara Shintaku with genuine admiration. "This is a truly genius idea!"
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